University at Buffalo (UB)
MSW Veteran and Military Family Focus
The Veteran and Military Family (VMF) curriculum focus provides an opportunity for UB social work students interested in working with veterans or military family members to receive education and training to better serve this population.
Now micro-credentialed!
The Veteran and Military Family Focus has been approved for a micro-credential, allowing you to showcase your skills and achievements on your résumé.
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Overview of MSW VMF Focus
- The Focus provides hands-on, practice-oriented coursework and fieldwork that will give MSW students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed at UB and beyond.
- Students in the Focus will be equipped to make a positive impact on veterans and military families.
- Course: SW720 Introduction to Issues in Veteran and Military Family Care; taken in the foundation year (3 credits).
- Field Placement(s): Required in the advanced year; an additional VMF foundation year placement is optional. Minimum of 6 credits.
- Interprofessional Seminar: Four meetings (two each semester) over the course of the advanced year field placement. No credits.
- Portfolio of VMF-Relevant Assignments: Additional graded assignments from three or more courses with veterans or military families as the target population. The majority of assignments are from the advanced year.
Veteran and Military Family Focus Micro-Credential
To earn the Veteran and Military Family Focus micro-credential, students will complete the VMF Focus Requirements as well as a Statement of Learning.
- SW720: Introduction to Issues in Veteran and Military Family Care
- Advanced year veteran-related field placement
- Advanced year VMF Interprofessional Education (IPE) seminar
- Preparation of a portfolio of military-related assignments
- Statement of Student Learning
The digital badge will appear on your transcript and you will be able to share the achievement and competencies with employers, colleagues and peers.
For more information, contact Dr. Lisa D. Butler:
Email: ldbutler@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-1247
What Students Are Saying
"The DNP Veteran and Military Family focus...provides excellent and relevant tools needed to promote health for this unique patient population."
What Students Are Saying
"I joined the MSW Focus for the experience and exposure [to issues related to Veteran and military family care] before entering the field."